Partner, Promote & Provide: A quick guide for schools in supporting and promoting the use of Welsh and Welsh language skills amongst parents and pupils

This guide provides ideas on how schools, teachers, and parents can create an inclusive, supportive environment where the Welsh language can flourish, both inside and beyond the classroom.

It focuses on three core areas:
Partner:
Build strong, effective communication strategies with parents.
Why is this important: Exploring strategies for communicating with parents can ensure they feel involved and supported in their child’s education, whether or not they can speak Welsh.

Promote:
Offer appropriate support for both parents and pupils.
Why is this important: Considering practical ways for you to break down language barriers can help parents feel empowered in supporting their children’s Welsh language journey.

Provide:
Explore ways to create and promote opportunities for pupils and parents to engage with Welsh outside the classroom.
Why is this important: The research highlights the importance of promoting opportunities to use and experience the language in a relevant and fun way so that pupils and families experience its value in everyday life.